RE: Changing, Manual, Transmission, Fluid

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Will Hartje [mailto:WHartje@domain.elided] wrote:
> 
> Remember..NEVER remove the drain plug until you have 
> successfully removed the fill plug.
> Otherwise you could be left with a car sitting there with no 
> tranny oil and no way to get it refilled.

Yep,
What Will said.
See step 2.
alex f

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> alex.fadeev@domain.elided
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 12:37 PM
> To: ddrk1@domain.elided; bmwuucdigest@domain.elided
> Cc: bmw-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: Changing, Manual, Transmission, Fluid
> 
> 
> ddrk1 ** [mailto:ddrk1@domain.elided] wrote:
> >
> > Anyone out there have the procedure on how to change the manual
> > transmission fluid for a 95 325i and what tools are needed??
> 
> 1. Raise the passenger side of the car (supporting the car on 
> good jack
> stands) and crawl towards the transmission with a toolkit.
> 2. Loosen the fill plug (either 17mm nut or XXmm hex bit).
> 3. Remove the drain plug (same tool/size as above) and catch the 1-1.2
> quarts of old fluid into a container.
> 4. Re-install the drain plug and pump 1 quart of new RedLine 
> D4ATF with a $4
> auto store manual pump into the tranny.
> 5. Check the fluid level (it should be level with the fill 
> plug). If you
> need to add more - do so. Otherwise, re-install the fill plug 
> and torque to
> spec.
> 6. Go home and wash the dirt off your face.
> 
> have fun,
> alex f

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